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Youth Firestop Program Fire deaths, numerous injuries and property damage into the millions of dollars have been directly attributed to children lighting fires in Manitoba on an annual basis. Juvenile arson arrests exceeded adult arson arrests for the first time in history. The number of fires set by children is growing. In the time it takes to read this, a child may have changed his/her life and the life of his/her family with the strike of a match.

The goals of the Youth Firestop Program are to:

• Stop curiosity fire setters from
  injuring themselves and others
• Reduce property damage caused by children playing with fire; and
• prevent the child fire setter from becoming the adult fire setter.

How Does the Program Work?

Who Sets Fires?

• Little Concern - Curiosity Firesetter
• Definite Concern
• Extreme Concern

As a Parent, What can you do?

• Control your child's access to fire
• Create a home safe environment
• Set a good example

When/Where to call for help?

Youth Firestop Forms

  Child Interview Form   Category Profile Sheet

  Parent-Caregiver Form   Pre-Interview Form

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